Tika Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Sideboard Dimensions: W61 x D8 x

Dimensions: W61 x D8 x H92 cm

This wonderful boar was made by Dokra Tribesmen - 19thC - using the lost wax technique

It has an elegant handle in the shape of a dragon with a mythical makara beast spout

The lid is hand-carved with bold tribal geometric patterns

Tika Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Sideboard Dimensions: W61 x D8 xThese carved teak wood tika boxes originate from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan and date to the 19th century. Traditionally carved from a single solid block of teak, they were used to store the red pigmentkumkum or sindoorused to make the sacred forehead mark known as a tika or bindi. The interior compartments reflect this purpose, with a central rounded well for the primary pigment and smaller surrounding divisions for additional colours or